Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Salad

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Drizzle olive oil on two boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  2. 2Season chicken breasts with paprika.
  3. 3Season chicken breasts with granulated garlic.
  4. 4Season chicken breasts with black pepper.
  5. 5Rub the seasoning into the chicken breasts.
  6. 6Place the seasoned chicken breasts into a hot pan with oil.
  7. 7Flip the chicken breasts to cook both sides until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. 8Chop one romaine heart into bite-sized pieces.
  9. 9Transfer chopped romaine to a salad spinner.
  10. 10Spin the lettuce dry.
  11. 11Cut cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.
  12. 12Transfer diced cucumber to a bowl lined with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
  13. 13Slice a red bell pepper into thin strips.
  14. 14Finely chop green onions.
  15. 15Finely chop cilantro.
  16. 16Add soy sauce to a measuring cup for the dressing.
  17. 17Add peanut butter to the soy sauce.
  18. 18Add honey to the dressing mixture.
  19. 19Add rice vinegar to the dressing.
  20. 20Add sesame oil to the dressing.
  21. 21Add garlic powder to the dressing.
  22. 22Add a spoonful of chili crisp to the dressing.
  23. 23Blend the dressing ingredients with an immersion blender until smooth.
  24. 24Stir the dressing with a spoon.
  25. 25Place the chopped romaine lettuce on a serving plate.
  26. 26Add shredded cabbage to the lettuce.
  27. 27Add shredded carrots to the salad.
  28. 28Add diced cucumber to the salad.
  29. 29Add sliced red bell pepper to the salad.
  30. 30Sprinkle chopped green onions over the salad.
  31. 31Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the salad.
  32. 32Top with chopped peanuts.
  33. 33Add chow mein crunchy noodles.
  34. 34Pour the prepared peanut dressing generously over the salad.
  35. 35Toss the salad with tongs to evenly distribute the dressing and ingredients.
  36. 36Divide the salad into individual serving bowls.
  37. 37Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips.
  38. 38Place sliced chicken on top of each salad serving.
  39. 39Drizzle extra peanut dressing over the chicken and salad.
  40. 40Garnish with additional peanuts.
  41. 41Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 romaine heart, chopped
  • 1.5 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
  • 0.33 cup peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup chow mein crunchy noodles
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp chili crisp
  • salt
  • black pepper

Equipment

bowltongspanknifecutting boardsalad spinnerpaper towelmeasuring cupspoonimmersion blenderplate